The spelling word games for the entire second unit can be found through the links at the bottom of this page. They are listed as Unit 2 week __. I am trying to figure out how to change the word lists on the Spelling City site. I'll let you know when it is changed.
On the Pearson Website, you can find the stories we are reading as well as other readers that your child can practice with. I am investigating how to make it easy for you to navigate that site.
A great resource where you can find out more about the development of reading and how to support early literacy is at the Florida Center for Reading Research. I find many of their articles and activities very helpful. Assessments are crucial in teaching. They are the basis for where we head in our instruction. Assessments provide teachers with information about the strengths and needs for the students in our classrooms.
You can find more specific information about our RTI Model on the Norwell Public Schools main web page.
I added a new link to the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, MA. It sounds like quite an amazing place. They offer all kinds of cool workshops, activities and educational programs!!! Check it out!! It is also a place where they have an "ODD PET VET!"
Keep practicing those spelling words. One way to help your child to study is to ask them to blend each sound they hear. The more they practice (writing, typing, saying and reading) the words, the more they will recognize each word. *Another fun, multi-sensory way for your child to practice their spelling words is to have them use their index finger to trace the letters into a tray of salt. This provides a nice tactile way for the children to form each letter.
In the classroom I am noticing that many of the children are starting to write their letters from the bottom. Please encourage and remind them to start writing their letters at the top. Ask your child to tell you about "2 o'clock letters" and what that means....it is a small prompt Mrs. Henderson shared with me to remind the children about where to place their pencil when they write specific letters.
